# The Gas (Standards of Performance) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, Introduction: Introductory text


Gas
Made 10th March 2008
Coming into force 1st April 2008
The Gas and Electricity Markets Authority makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 33A, 33AA, 33D and 47 of the Gas Act 1986.
In accordance with section 33BAA(1)(a) of that Act the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority arranged for such research as it considered appropriate with a view to discovering the views of a representative sample of persons likely to be affected and considered the results.
In accordance with section 33BAA(1)(b) of that Act the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority published a notice of its proposals to make these Regulations and considered the representations which were duly made in respect of the proposals.
In accordance with 33BAA(1)(c) of that Act the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority has consulted with the Gas and Electricity Consumer Council, gas suppliers and gas transporters and with persons and bodies appearing to be representative of persons likely to be affected by these Regulations.
In accordance with section 33AA(2) of that Act, the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority has obtained the consent of the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform to make these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/696/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gas-standards-of-performance-amendment-regulations-2008/introduction
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